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This evocative image was painted by Waller Hugh Paton in 1872. It depicts an evening steam train leaving Bridge of Allan station, heading North. Waller Hugh Paton [1828-1895] was a … Continue reading The Night Mail to the North
In the summer of 1859, ‘Mrs Hamilton’ gave a Lecture and performance at Bridge of Allan Music Hall, the title of which was ‘Phrenology, Mesmerism and Music’. So who was … Continue reading Mrs Hamilton
Bridge of Allan’s Music Hall once stood where DOMINOS pizza outlet now operates. At this Music Hall, on the 15th and 16th of October 1858 – ‘for positively Two Nights … Continue reading ELECTRO-BIOLOGY
On the last Saturday of June 1856, ‘Professor Ewart’ the ‘Greatest Ventriloquist in Europe’ performed in Bridge of Allan. The Old Music Hall, where he performed, is long gone. It … Continue reading Professor Ewart: For lovers of the marvellous
Yesterday, low clouds – almost a mist – cast a subdued light on the village of Bridge of Allan. Here are a few images from my local walk during lockdown:
Stirling Observer, Wednesday, 21st October 2020: The owl parliament of Scotland: To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Flying Now: To play this short … Continue reading Farewell
Malcolm Allan, the Owl Man, died in his home, Coneyhill House, Bridge of Allan, 2nd October 2020. He will be most sadly missed, and without him, the village will never … Continue reading The Owl Man
On the 21st June 1928 Walter McFarlane ‘holed out in ONE!’ In 1928, Walter McFarlane, a ‘motor driver’, was renting accommodation at ‘Craigview’ house, Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan. This … Continue reading ‘Holed out in ONE!’